Colca Canyon Day Trip: From Arequipa to Puno

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ID: GYG801801-1280506
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Country: Peru

Duration: 16:00 hours


Description

We will pick you up at your hotel in Arequipa, visit the most important parts of the Colca Canyon and at the end of the day we will leave you in the city of Puno to continue your trip.
Itinerary
02:30 to 03:00 AM: We begin the ONE DAY ADVENTURE TOUR IN COLCA with the pickup of passengers from various hotels to start the journey through Yura. The trip will go directly to the Cruz del Cóndor, stopping only for breakfast.
Approximately at 08:30 AM, we will arrive at the Cruz del Cóndor, where we can appreciate one of the deepest canyons in the world and the sanctuary of the condor. On the way back, we will stop in the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque, which feature beautiful colonial churches, as well as at the viewpoints of Antahuilque and Choquetico, where we can observe pre-Incan tombs and models, along with the stunning landscape of Colca and its impressive terraces. Additionally, we will appreciate traditional costumes, camelids, and trained birds, and enjoy traditional drinks such as the Colca Sour made in Sancayo.
11:30 AM: On the way, we will head to the thermal baths of Chacapi, natural pools with scenic views.
12:30 PM: We will then have lunch for one hour in Chivay and later board another tourist vehicle towards Puno.
1:30 PM: On the return journey, we will stop at the volcano viewpoint (the highest point at 4,910 meters above sea level), at the Tocrapampa wetlands, where we can observe the diversity of wild birds, herds of alpacas and llamas. In Pampa Cañahuas, we will see herds of vicuñas (part of the Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve), the beautiful South American camelid known for having one of the finest fibers in the world, and high Andean lagoons near Puno.
Approximately 7:00 PM: Arrival in PUNO.

Highlights

  • Full day excursion to the Colca Canyon and visit to the viewpoints.
  • Visit the hot springs of the Colca Canyon
  • Arrive in Puno at the end of the tour, visit Lake Titicaca.

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.